Catherine Pooler Storybook Collection Bloghop

Hello and welcome to this bloghop and giveaway featuring 

Catherine Pooler Designs brand new

Storybook Collection

This collection was released yesterday so you can click on any of the links here today and head on over to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop any time to check out what's new.

This is a huge release with a lot of bundle choices.  Catherine and her team tried to make sure there was something for everyone.

Enchanted Forest Bundle

A Page From The Book Bundle

Father's Day Bundle

You also have the option to purchase every item individually so you can make up your own package of goodies!

Don't forget those new inks!  Catherine Pooler has also added four new ink colors to her line:

Meet the newest colors in the 

Spa Collection:  Urban Oasis

Today I'm working with the

Father's Day Bundle

I chose this bundle because, like a lot of card makers, I desperately needed to add some masculine stamps to my stash.  With a family filled with nephews, brothers and brother-in-laws, I find that I really struggle with making those "guy" cards.  I admit, I enjoy water coloring flowers and playing with glitter a little too much but my guys need cards too.  So let's take a look at what this Father's Day Bundle can do.

First.....I must pay homage to that fabulous Buffalo Plaid Background stamp!!  My absolute favorite!!!  My first card sports a whole background stamped in the new Queen for a Day ink.  That gorgeous ink is actually a really deep purple with blue tones.  It looks almost navy here next to the black cardstock.  

I did some simple stamping and die cutting of the animal figures from the Wild About You set, cut out a circle, then added a black border along with a Midnight black sentiment from the new Hey Mister stamp set.

Stamps:  Wild About You, Hey Mister, Buffalo Plaid (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Ink:  Queen for a Day, Midnight, Twilight, Over Coffee, Sand Castle (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Paper:  Midnight, Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Accessories:   Circles Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs).   twine, gold Gellyroll glitter pen.

Using my T-square ruler I added thin stripes of glitter pen to the plaid background for a little extra pop.  Even masculine cards can shine!

For my next card I put those new ink colors to the test by blending a background on some of 

Catherine Pooler Design's Premium White Cardstock.  I started at the top with Queen for a Day then blended it into Rouge, then Lemongrass.  The Rouge and Lemongrass blended together to create a pretty shade of orange.  I threw on a splash of water to lift some of the ink for a starry effect.

To create the silhouette strips across the bottom, I did some partial die cutting on Midnight cardstock using the trees and wolf dies from the Wild About You coordinating die set.  It's great to be able to use these dies on their own for a completely different look.

Stamps:  Wild About You (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Ink:  Queen for a Day, Rouge, Lemongrass, Midnight (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Paper:  Midnight, Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Accessories:  Motor City Sequin Mix, Circles Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs).

I topped this card off with some of Catherine Pooler's new Motor City Sequin Mix.

Finally, I did some really simple stamping and die cutting to create a little woodsy scene with that fabulous Wild About You set.  Seriously, living up here by Chicago, we're in Bear country and I know this little bear is going to get a good workout.   He's so cute!!!  And yea....paw prints are adorable!  That gorgeous plaid is from the 6x6"  Lumberjack Patterned Paper pack.

Stamps:  Wild About You (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Ink:  Sage, Rouge, Spruce, Juniper Mist, Icing on the Cake, Sand Castle and Midnight (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Paper:  Lumberjack Patterned Paper, Premium White Cardstock.

Accessories:  Nested Label Dies, Circles Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Let me just point out.....this sweet little bent arrow.  Too cute!!

Giveaway time!!

OK, you know the drill.  You have to hop along to all of the blogs today, to see all the cool stuff and get your name in the hat a gazillion times to win!!  LOL!

Seriously though, this is a really cool hop.  Each designer is working with one bundle and you will be able to see completely different products being used as you hop along from blog to blog.  Lots of surprises!!

Comment below before you leave and let me know what your favorite bundle collection is.  There is a $25 gift certificate to the Catherine Pooler Design shop for one lucky commenter.  Winners will be announced on May 20th over on Catherine Pooler's blog.

OK.......time to go check out the awesomely talented Daniel West!!!

Catherine Pooler 
Ilina Crouse 

 Tracie Pond 
Karen Baker 

Lisa Harrolle  <---you are here
Daniel West  <---NEXT!
Kelly Griglione 
Kristie Goulet 
Nanette Tracy 
Jen Carter  
Allison Cope 
Susan Powell  


Have a great day!